Lawyer life can be demanding and even grueling. Take a break sometimes, you will thank yourself for it in the long-run. Finding your happy place can help ensure a happy career and a happy life.
“The other day, I saw my neighbor talking with two police officers in the parking lot of our complex. (It turned out the police were called to check on a potentially abandoned car.) When I walked up to see what was going on, one of the first things my neighbor said was, “They’re a lawyer.” It seems like even when my being a lawyer isn’t relevant, someone often brings it up, and when they do, the way people look at me changes. Sometimes, I want a break from the perceptions and expectations that come with being a lawyer. I want to go where no one knows or cares that I’m a lawyer. It’s like the anti “Cheers.” Here are two places I go when I need a break from lawyer life…”
Read: Taking a Break From Lawyer Life at Attorney at Work